10 Coronavirus-themed debates for primary children at home
10 Coronavirus themed questions for the home. Get your young people involved in fun and informative opportunities to debate and share their opinions on the Coronavirus crisis.
Podcast from Woodheys Primary Captures Pupils' Thoughts on Coronavirus
The Communications Team at Woodheys Primary sat down last week to record a podcast giving their thoughts on school closures and the Coronavirus crisis. A great, creative way to involve pupil voice!
A message from our Founder and Freya
A message from our Founder and Freya about this uncertain time.
Smart School Councils wins NESTA's Democracy Pioneer Award
We won a NESTA Democracy Pioneer Award!
Symphony Question: Does gender play a role in career choice?
What do young people in the UK think about the question of whether being born a boy or a girl will influence what job they will have when they get older?
Symphony Question: Coronavirus and half term
Are pupils worried about Coronavirus? And what’s the best way to spend half term?
Symphony Question: Does hard work matter more than natural talent?
Which do young people think matters more: working hard, or being talented at something?
Symphony Question: Technology: Good, Bad or Indifferent?
Overall, do young people think technology is good, bad or are they indifferent to it?
Symphony Question: Are you dissatisfied with democracy?
Are you dissatisfied with democracy? Why do some people feel like their voice isn’t listened to?
Symphony Question: Brexit is really happening
It’s true, this week it is finally happening. Will it have a positive or negative effect? And can you trust information you find on the internet?
Symphony Question: Does the Royal Family make the UK a better country?
The Royal Family have been in the news a lot this year so far. But do they have a positive effect on the country?
Introducing Eileen Mostyn, Intern
Introducing Eileen Mostyn, intern at Smart School Councils this academic term
Symphony Question: New Year's resolutions
Do young people in primary and secondary schools seem have different value-sets? They could suggest that primary pupils are more interested in the process of learning (being ambitious) than the outcome (success).
Young People’s General Election: Who should be PM?
The big one. Who do you think should be the Prime Minister?
Young People’s General Election: PM for the day. What would you do?
If you were Prime Minister for 24 hours, what would you do? The young people have decided!
Young People’s General Election: Your school's manifesto
What would be in the manifesto for your school? And what’s the biggest issue for you outside of Brexit?
Young People’s General Election: Potter, Pudsey or Peppa Pig for PM?
Who would make the best Prime Minister? Pudsey, Pig or Potter?